Arriving today is a new 27x1 1/4 rear wheel for my old 1975 Galaxy.
The wheel on it has a split on the rim. I also have a new 5 speed block in the shed waiting for it.
The new polished alloy wheel is from Bankrupt bike parts near Birmingham.
New gloves. Previously had sealskins but still got numb cold fingers. Saw a vid about cold water diving gloves (cressi 2.5) and I must say they are brilliant. Toasty hands at 5 degrees! Not touchscreen compatible which is a pain , but I will fix that…..
Two things, both of which l'm pleased as punch with:-
1) Cateye BM-45 bar end rear view mirror. I bought it really to help with my Bikeabillty coaching so l can keep an eye on the kids behind. But after 30 mile test ride with it yesterday l wished l'd have bought one years ago now! In fact l've just ordered two more.
2) Knog Blinder Link rear light that is specifically for mounting on a rack. Bit expensive, but boy is it bright and eye catching!
Big fan of the blinders. Despite the name the large surface area makes them very visible without blowing out people’s retinas.
Yesterday, I shouted ding boing at a pair of ladies, one of whom nearly fell in the canal. Yes, the bell that was supplied with my pretty expensive bike never worked properly. Then the clacker snapped off which sealed it's fate.
So, off to Halfords where I paid £3 for a new (basic) bell. It was either that or £2.00 for a children's 'Apollo Firechief' one - which I didn't buy. One has one's image to consider you know.
Q. What do you call a bell that doesn't work.